SEOUL, Mar. 3 (Korea Bizwire) –In the last ten years, South Korea has seen a significant 40% decrease in the number of marriages, casting uncertainty on the premise of childbirth in a country where marriage traditionally precedes starting a family. Statistics Korea’s December 2023 population trends report and data from the Korean Statistical Information Service [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent report by the Korea Creative Content Agency has revealed that minors are less likely to overindulge in gaming when their parents have a higher understanding of games and set clear usage guidelines. The findings, detailed in the “2023 Comprehensive Survey on Children and Adolescents’ Gaming Behavior,” were based [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid a worldwide shake-up of industrial sectors, Korean firms are experiencing a range of emotions about the future of their key operations, feelings that vary widely depending on the size of the business and the industry it belongs to. A recent survey conducted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The advent of ChatGPT is anticipated to transform how we search for information online, yet a recent survey reveals that South Korean users still harbor doubts about the platform’s reliability. Specifically, only 40% of respondents believe the search results provided by ChatGPT are reliable. According to the ’2024 Search Trends [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s business sentiment remained pessimistic for March due to prolonged concerns over a slowdown of the global economy, a poll showed Tuesday. The business survey index (BSI) for the country’s top 600 companies by sales stood at 97 for March, up 4.7 points from this month, according to [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that a higher resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, a chronic condition. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported that the National Institute of Health used data from 8,313 participants aged 40 and above, who took part in [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity reveals that 2 in 5 adults in South Korea fall into the obese category, with the prevalence of extreme obesity nearly tripling over the past 10 years. The study, utilizing data from the National Health Insurance Service and [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Health has revealed that more than half of South Korea’s teenagers and young adults have folic acid levels below the recommended threshold, raising health concerns. Folic acid, a water-soluble vitamin crucial for cell growth and division, is particularly important for the [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey conducted by data consulting firm PMI has found that six out of 10 unmarried Korean individuals in their 20s and 30s have no experience in dating, identifying them as lifelong singles. The survey polled 1,174 unmarried men and women aged between 20 and 59 across the country [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has highlighted a significant perception gap among South Korean youths regarding the role of personal effort versus parental support in achieving success. According to a report by the National Youth Policy Institute, only 20% of young Koreans believe that one can succeed in society purely based on [...]